The Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery is a gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of New Orleans' Warehouse District.
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Old 77 Hotel New Orleans
Located in the heart of New Orleans Warehouse Arts District, the Old 77 Hotel is the perfect boutique hotel for a romantic getaway, art-filled trip to NOLA, or a really great night's sleep.
From the moment you walk into the Old 77 Hotel lobby, you know you are in for a fantastic stay. The lobby vibe is upscale, artsy comfort. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk with.
Make sure to bring $1s or a couple of $5 bills to try the Art-O-Mat! It is filled with unique art pieces that you can bring home as a souvenir.
The building that the Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery is in today was built in 1854. At that time, the area was a bustling commercial district serving the Port of New Orleans.
The building was a coffee warehouse before it was purchased by E.J. Hart, who converted it into a general store or chandlery called E.J. Hart & Co. The store sold essentials for the booming shipping industry, including canvas, rope, paper, tobacco, and patent medicines. An elaborate drug store laboratory was set up on the 2nd floor.
Around the turn of the 20th century, New Orleans changed its street address system for the city, and the building's address changed from 77 Tchoupitoulas to 535 Tchoupitoulas. Many New Orleans residents continued to refer to it as the old No. 77 due to its original address.
The building was restored around 1980 after sitting empty for nearly a century. It was transformed into the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in 2015.
Today, the Old No. 77 Hotel is a calm oasis a few blocks from Canal Street and the hustle and bustle of New Orleans.
During our stay at the hotel, I kept telling my husband that I was amazed at how quiet it was in our room. We stayed in a Tchoupoulas king room on the 4th floor overlooking the street and didn't hear any city noise.
Room Types
- Grande Rooms - King, Queen, or Two Doubles
- Tchoupitoulas King
- Classic Rooms - King, Queen, or Two Doubles
- Artist Loft Suite - King Bed
- Interior Rooms - Queen, double, or two double beds (windowless)
- Studio Room - Twin bed
- Accessible Rooms - Classic room category, premium king bed
Room Amenities
- Free wifi in all guest rooms
- Tivoli Bluetooth Clock Radio
- 42" TV
- In-room safe
- Robes
- Bluetooth speaker
- Art by students of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
- Large full-length mirror
- Desk area for working.
The honor bar in the room has the standard drinks you would expect, along with a mix of New Orleans products.
Tchoupitoulas King Room Review - We stayed in a king room on the 4th floor of the Old 77 Hotel. The elevator only runs with a valid key card which is a nice extra layer of security.
Our room had a lot of space for a hotel room in the middle of the city. The room featured wood floors, brick walls, unique art pieces, a desk area with an honor bar, a mini fridge, and a flat-screen television.
There is a comfortable side chair with a reading lamp. The bathroom had a walk-in shower that was fantastic.
Overall, the room was everything we needed for a getaway to NOLA to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We would happily stay at the Old 77 Hotel again.
Hotel Amenities
Hotel amenities include complimentary bike rentals to explore NOLA, complimentary wi-fi, an art gallery, water bottles at check-in, and more.
Exercise Room/Gym
24-hour fitness center featuring Peloton Bikes, eliptical machine, free weights, excersize balls, and a workout mirror.
Where y'Art Works Art Gallery
Behind the hotel lobby is an art gallery with amazing pieces of art hanging on the historic brick walls.
The hotel partners with the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) to share the art story of New Orleans and the hotel.
The hotel gallery has a rotating selection of art curated from the school's students, faculty, and alumni.
Make sure to visit the hall behind check-in to see the main gallery and unique art available for sell.
Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery Restaurants
Old 77 Hotel's restaurants include Compere Lapin and Tout LA, both of which are located right off the hotel lobby.
Chef Nina Compton is a Top Chef who melds the flavors of the Caribbean cuisine she grew up with, paired with the indigenous ingredients of the Gulf.
Chef Nina earned the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South in 2018, along with Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chef in 2017.
You will want to make a reservation to make sure you can dine at this amazing New Orleans restaurant. The food is flavorful, unique, and tastes fantastic.
Guests of The Old No. 77 receive priority access to Compere Lapin Restaurant.
Tout la Coffee Bar
Tout LA serves locally roasted coffee from French Tuck, house-made pastries, breakfast items, and has grab-and-go options.
You can enjoy your morning coffee or tea on one of the comfy couches in the lobby of the Old 77 Hotel.
Things to know when planning your stay at Old 77 Hotel
Make sure to bring your photo identification and credit card for checking into the hotel.
Reservations - Book your hotel stay here.
Hotel Street Address - 535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
The Old 77 Hotel is located in the Warehouse District
Check-in Time - 4 pm
Check-Out Time - 11 am
Minimum check-in age -
Pets - The Old 77 Hotel has pet-friendly amenities so you can explore New Orleans with your furry friend. There is a $55 per stay pet fee for the pet package.
The pet-friendly package includes a cozy pet bed, stylish food and water bowls, a welcome kit with treats, and a toy to keep your pet entertained.
Smoking - The hotel is a non-smoking property.
Parking - The Old 77 Hotel offers self-parking across the street from the hotel. There is a nightly parking fee.
The front desk can set up a reservation for parking at the hotel's rate when you check in.
Distance from New Orleans Attractions
The Old 77 Hotel is within walking distance of a lot of great entertainment options, the Riverwalk, restaurants, and bars.
New Orleans Famous French Quarter - .7 mile, 17-minute walk
Superdome - .9 mile, 21-minute walk
Louisiana Children's Museum - 6 miles, 16-minute drive
Distance from nearby airports:
New Orleans International Airport - 15 miles, 19-minute drive
The Provenance Hotels group owns the hotel.
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